Halo Co-Creator Marcus Lehto 'Disappointed' Ridgeline Staff 'Were Not Properly Credited' in Battlefield 6, Says They Built the 'Foundation' of the Game

Marcus Lehto, the co-creator of the popular video game Halo, has expressed his disappointment that former employees of the now-defunct Ridgeline Games were not "properly credited" for their contributions to Battlefield 6. Lehto stated that the Ridgeline staff had built the "foundation" of the game, implying that their work was integral to its development. Ridgeline Games was a studio that was acquired by Electronic Arts, the publisher of the Battlefield franchise, in 2018. The studio was later shut down, and some of its employees went on to work on Battlefield 6, which was released in 2021. Lehto's comments highlight the importance of recognizing the contributions of all members of a development team, even those who may have moved on from a project. The failure to properly credit the Ridgeline staff is seen as a disservice to their hard work and dedication, and Lehto's statement serves as a reminder of the need for greater transparency and accountability in the video game industry.